He spent two to six days on 6th Street and one day a week visiting members of the group who were in prison (Goffman 2009:342). It is known that field researchers not only examine these groups over a period of time, but also choose social groups based on their research topic. After making a selection, the researcher finds a role to play within the group beyond making observations (Neuman 2007:21). In addition to this, Goffman interviewed nine law enforcement employees including lawyers, a district attorney, probation officers, police officers, and a federal district court judge (2009:342). Instead of interviewing young people with direct questions; Goffman observed them and took field notes; quoting and paraphrasing the men's conversations (2009:342). This method of data collection was apparently appropriate for Goffman's study because interviewing participants would most likely make them feel as if they were being questioned and pressed for answers; which would have the potential to get them into trouble. Observing them not only made it easier for Goffman to maintain her access to the group, but it made it easier for her to build trust among the participants. This trust is evident in the fact that participants agree to let her use her field notes for publication in the future (Goffman